In the cozy warmth of the room, Estelle lay on the bed, her fingers intertwined with his, a dreamy halo in her eyes.

The late afternoon sun was warm and soft, carrying a touch of lazy mystery as it prepared to hand over the sky to twilight.

She was so lost in his kisses that time seemed to dissolve.

Jonathan suddenly sat up, his lips lingering on her ear, his voice husky, "I had a blast as a mercenary, but what about the days spent with me?"

Estelle's gaze cleared slightly, a hidden smile in her eyes, itchy from his kisses, she couldn't help but dodge playfully, "Mr. Lamont, can't your heart be just a tad bigger?" "Can't!" Jonathan nipped at her collarbone. "Spill it!"

Estelle stared at the ceiling light and murmured, "What do you think?"

"Are you happy?" Jonathan looked down at her intently.

me is unparalleled!" Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet

a slow smile from Jonathan,

need, it's already

make it even

That night

escaped an afternoon cocktail party and various activities, having made

her eyes scanning the dim, silent living room, suddenly feeling a wave of ennui. Pulling out her smartphone, she hovered over a certain contact, tapping

exchange pleasantries as friends do, and she certainly wasn't about to tell him

no desire to confide in

she was friendly with everyone, yet kept

this perfect

bother someone

pocketing her phone, and

and looked up to see the silhouette of a man

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